Carolina Marin is All England champion following Akane Yamaguchi retirement

Carolina Marin is All England champion following Akane Yamaguchi retirement

The Straits Times - Sports·2024-03-18 06:02

BIRMINGHAM – If badminton fans do not know by now, Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi has always been a fighter, but the world No. 4 finally ran out of steam on March 17 following a gruelling match the day before.

The 26-year-old battled through a tight first game against Spain’s fifth-ranked Carolina Marin in the All England Open women’s singles final at the Utilita Arena Birmingham, but eventually conceded the match when trailing 26-24, 11-1.

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